As they've developed GRAMMY Award-winning music careers and varying business ventures, the power couple has still managed to stay grounded and steadfast in family and being parents to their six children. Even when the reality television cameras moved in.

In fact, hours before the 8 p.m. VH1 debut of their first animated special – "T.I. And Tiny: Holiday Hustle Special" – the Harrises explained to The RCMS how they've managed to use the television exposure to their advantage (unlike so many of their peers in that medium).

What really helped, Tiny said, was that she had previously had a show with Lil Wayne's ex-wife, Toya Wright. "We didn't want to show the ratchet; our lives aren't that way." (The fact that T.I. was completing his sentence for parole violation in Arkansas when he announced his TV deal, notwithstanding).

Before they left, T.I also talked about the loss of his "Takers" co-star Paul Walker; revealed the name of his upcoming CD ("Paper Work") and exactly why his new deal with Columbia Records is financially advantageous; and even one word that has made their marriage work.